Fossils

Match the following pictures with the correct type of fossil

• Cast Fossil

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• Trace Fossil

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• Mold Fossil

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• Amber Fossil

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• Petrified Fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

If one fossil is found in a deeper layer of the Earth than another fossil, we would say that fossil is ​ (a)   ​ than the other.

• older
• younger
• the same age

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which types of fossil below preserves the plant/animals remains?

• Mold Fossil

• Trace Fossil

• Petrified Fossil

• Ice Fossil

​ (a)   fossils are the most common type and ​​ (b)   are the least common type of fossils

• Mold
• preserved (true form)
• cast
• trace
• petrified
• amber

What is an index fossil?

• A fossil that is abundant, widespread and short-lived.

• Marine organisms

• A fossil that is found in specific places and in many layers of the Earth

• A fossil that is really, really old

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Label the oldest and youngest layers of the Earth!

b

a

Youngest Layer

Oldest Layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

According to the picture, what is the correct order for the relative age of the fossils from OLDEST to YOUNGEST?

• E, D, C, B, A

• B, C, D, E, A

• A, B, C, D, E

• A, E, D, C, B

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Scientist who studies fossils

• Paleontologist

• Paleoanthropologist

• Geologist

• Seismologist

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

True or False: Fossils are rare and difficult to find

• True

• False